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If \(\rm \int \sqrt{1 - sin 2x} \space dx\)  = A sinx + B cosx + C, where 0 < x <  \(\frac{\pi}{4}\) , then which one of the following is correct?

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A + B - 2 = 0

Solving the Integral \(\int \sqrt{1 - \sin 2x} \, dx\) for \(0 < x < \frac{\pi}{4}\)

The problem asks us to evaluate the integral \(\int \sqrt{1 - \sin 2x} \, dx\) and express the result in the form \(A \sin x + B \cos x + C\), given that \(0 < x < \frac{\pi}{4}\). We then need to find the correct relationship between the coefficients A and B.

Simplifying the Integrand: \(\sqrt{1 - \sin 2x}\)

First, let's simplify the expression under the square root. We know the trigonometric identities:

  • \(1 = \sin^2 x + \cos^2 x\)
  • \(\sin 2x = 2 \sin x \cos x\)

Using these identities, we can rewrite \(1 - \sin 2x\) as:

\(1 - \sin 2x = (\sin^2 x + \cos^2 x) - 2 \sin x \cos x\)

This expression is in the form of a perfect square, \((a - b)^2 = a^2 - 2ab + b^2\) or \((b - a)^2 = b^2 - 2ab + a^2\). Specifically, it matches \((\cos x - \sin x)^2\) or \((\sin x - \cos x)^2\).

\(1 - \sin 2x = (\cos x - \sin x)^2\) or \((\sin x - \cos x)^2\)

So, \(\sqrt{1 - \sin 2x} = \sqrt{(\cos x - \sin x)^2}\). The square root of a square is the absolute value: \(\sqrt{y^2} = |y|\).

Therefore, \(\sqrt{1 - \sin 2x} = |\cos x - \sin x|\).

Considering the Given Range: \(0 < x < \frac{\pi}{4}\)

The problem specifies the range \(0 < x < \frac{\pi}{4}\). In this interval:

  • The value of \(\cos x\) decreases from 1 towards \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\).
  • The value of \(\sin x\) increases from 0 towards \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\).

For any \(x\) strictly between 0 and \(\frac{\pi}{4}\), \(\cos x\) is greater than \(\sin x\).

This means that \(\cos x - \sin x\) is positive in this range.

Hence, for \(0 < x < \frac{\pi}{4}\), \(|\cos x - \sin x| = \cos x - \sin x\).

So, the integrand simplifies to \(\cos x - \sin x\).

Performing the Integration

Now we integrate the simplified expression:

\(\int \sqrt{1 - \sin 2x} \, dx = \int (\cos x - \sin x) \, dx\)

We can integrate term by term:

\(\int \cos x \, dx = \sin x + C_1\)

\(\int \sin x \, dx = -\cos x + C_2\)

Combining these, we get:

\(\int (\cos x - \sin x) \, dx = \int \cos x \, dx - \int \sin x \, dx\)

\(= (\sin x) - (-\cos x) + C\)

\(= \sin x + \cos x + C\)

where \(C\) is the constant of integration.

Finding the Coefficients A and B

We are given that the integral is equal to \(A \sin x + B \cos x + C\).

Comparing our result \(\sin x + \cos x + C\) with \(A \sin x + B \cos x + C\):

  • The coefficient of \(\sin x\) is 1. So, \(A = 1\).
  • The coefficient of \(\cos x\) is 1. So, \(B = 1\).

Checking the Options

Now we substitute \(A=1\) and \(B=1\) into each of the given options to find the correct one.

Option Equation Substitute A=1, B=1 Result Correct?
1 \(A + B = 0\) \(1 + 1 = 0\) \(2 = 0\) No
2 \(A + B - 2 = 0\) \(1 + 1 - 2 = 0\) \(2 - 2 = 0\) Yes
3 \(A + B + 2 = 0\) \(1 + 1 + 2 = 0\) \(4 = 0\) No
4 \(A + B - 1 = 0\) \(1 + 1 - 1 = 0\) \(1 = 0\) No

The equation \(A + B - 2 = 0\) is true when \(A=1\) and \(B=1\).

Conclusion on A and B Relation

Based on our calculations, with \(A=1\) and \(B=1\), the correct relationship between A and B is \(A + B - 2 = 0\).

Revision Table: Key Concepts in Integration

Concept Description
Trigonometric Identities Fundamental equations relating trigonometric functions, like \(\sin^2 x + \cos^2 x = 1\) and \(\sin 2x = 2 \sin x \cos x\). Essential for simplifying expressions.
Perfect Square Trinomial An algebraic expression that is the square of a binomial, e.g., \(a^2 - 2ab + b^2 = (a-b)^2\). Recognizing these helps simplify expressions under square roots.
Square Root of a Square \(\sqrt{y^2} = |y|\). The result is the absolute value of y.
Absolute Value \(|y|\) is y if \(y \ge 0\) and -y if \(y < 0\). Understanding the domain or range of variables is crucial to remove the absolute value sign correctly.
Integration of Basic Trig Functions Standard integrals like \(\int \cos x \, dx = \sin x + C\) and \(\int \sin x \, dx = -\cos x + C\).

Additional Information: Integral of \(\sqrt{1 - \sin 2x}\) in Other Ranges

The integral of \(\sqrt{1 - \sin 2x}\) changes depending on the interval of x due to the absolute value \(|\cos x - \sin x|\).

  • If \(0 < x < \frac{\pi}{4}\), then \(\cos x > \sin x\), so \(|\cos x - \sin x| = \cos x - \sin x\). The integral is \(\sin x + \cos x + C\).
  • If \(\frac{\pi}{4} < x < \frac{5\pi}{4}\), then \(\cos x < \sin x\) (or \(\cos x - \sin x\) is negative). So \(|\cos x - \sin x| = -(\cos x - \sin x) = \sin x - \cos x\). The integral is \(\int (\sin x - \cos x) \, dx = -\cos x - \sin x + C\).
  • If \(\frac{5\pi}{4} < x < \frac{9\pi}{4}\), then \(\cos x > \sin x\) again. So \(|\cos x - \sin x| = \cos x - \sin x\). The integral is \(\sin x + \cos x + C\).

This shows that the form of the integral depends on the sign of \((\cos x - \sin x)\), which in turn depends on the specific interval for x.

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